Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Newberg Sd 29J • Newberg, OR

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY : Provide speech, language, and hearing services to students requiring these services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of : Communication disorders and treatment in the areas of language, articulation/phonology, voice, fluency, auditory processing and hearing screening; special populations such as students with Down’s Syndrome, autism, hearing impairment, neurological disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome and English as a Second Language; integration of speech and language development into subject content areas in elementary, middle and high schools.
• Skilled in : Assessment of speech-language disorders using informal and standardized assessments, lesson plan development, data collection, implementation of speech-language activities to promote learning, teaching to individual student skill levels and behavior management.
• Ability to: Manage time effectively, work independently, communicate orally and in writing, and build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to read English and comprehend complex technical language.
• Ability to write memos and correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.
• Completion of Master’s degree in the area of Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
• A valid teaching license issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission with speech impaired endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and diagnostic services to identify students with communication disorders in the Newberg School District (including public school, private school and home school students.)
• Provide speech-language services, and monitor/report progress as determined by the student’s IEP to eligible students in the Newberg School District (including public school, private school and home school students.)
• Serve as a case manager of speech-language impaired students within a multidisciplinary team by maintaining student’s behavioral file, setting IEP meetings, generating meeting notices, facilitating IEP meetings, determining eligibility for services, developing IEP with goals, services, and placement of student, and distributing necessary documents after IEP is completed.
• Bill Medicaid for evaluation and treatment of eligible students (if SLP is an eligible provider based upon Medicaid guidelines.)
• Provide updated speech/language information concerning disorders and treatment options to building staff members and parents through workshops, inservice, or consultation.
• Provide transition services to preschool students on Individualized Family Service Plans, when students are transitioning to elementary school.
• Utilize and coordinate community resources to increase efficiency of diagnosis and treatment procedures. These are to include doctors, dentists, nurses, Chehalem Youth and Family Services, Services for Children and Families, and other specialists.
• Promote continued staff communication concerning state and federal legislation which affects special education services and programs in speech and language.
• Attend and participate in meetings called by the Director of Special Programs.
• Attend scheduled pre-referral meetings (SST) in each school served.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings at assigned building(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability and life insurance.
• Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Canopy Behavioral Health available to all staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level